Yes. I learned CAD on my own...not saying "self taught" since I used other people's videos and guides sometimes...but more "self guided" which is how I would p

Yes. I learned CAD on my own...not saying "self taught" since I used other people's videos and guides sometimes...but more "self guided" which is how I would probably describe most of my learning. I was also the "C" student who aced the standardized tests. Never enjoyed school...read ahead a lot...told "we don't care if you get the right answer...do it our way". I don't recall any time where I couldn't visualize. I can remember back to when I was 3-4 fairly well and I always remember this being part of how I am. For the most part I remember everything I read also...which can be bad since at times misinformation that has also been memorized makes me second guess. As far as designing in my sleep...I mainly just focus on the problem as I am falling asleep. I find that when I wake typically there will be progress on the design which I can go mechanically work on. This is mostly during the assembly phase that I use this though...when I am actually assembling the machine and debugging the last minute "gotchas".